2007 Honda Accord vs. 2012 Porsche Boxster
To start off, 2012 Porsche Boxster is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Honda Accord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Honda Accord would be higher. At 3,400 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Porsche Boxster is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Porsche Boxster (320 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 76 more horse power than 2007 Honda Accord. (244 HP @ 6250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Porsche Boxster should accelerate faster than 2007 Honda Accord.
Let's talk about torque, 2012 Porsche Boxster (370 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 84 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Honda Accord. (286 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2012 Porsche Boxster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Honda Accord. 2007 Honda Accord has automatic transmission and 2012 Porsche Boxster has manual transmission. 2012 Porsche Boxster will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Honda Accord will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Honda Accord | 2012 Porsche Boxster | |
Make | Honda | Porsche |
Model | Accord | Boxster |
Year Released | 2007 | 2012 |
Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 2997 cc | 3400 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 244 HP | 320 HP |
Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 7200 RPM |
Torque | 286 Nm | 370 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4341 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1801 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1232 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2416 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 8.1 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 11.8 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 54 L |